Quality of life of the elderly in Tako Subdistrict, Huai Rat District, Buriram Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study the quality of life of the elderly in Tako Subdistrict, Huai Rat District, Buriram Province, and compare the quality of life by gender, age, education, income. The sample group consists of 241 elderly people aged 60 and above. The tools used are a questionnaire, data analysis using percentages, averages, standard deviations, t-tests, and one-way analysis of variance. The research found that the overall quality of life of the elderly is at a high level, ranked from highest to lowest. In terms of social and community development (average = 4.60), health promotion (average = 4.03),mental and emotional health (average = 3.93), and economic and security (average = 3.06). Moreover, gender, age, education, income, chronic diseases significantly affect the quality of life, except for occupations. Recommendations for improving the quality of life for the elderly should focus on health promotion, creating mental well-being, promoting socialroles, and enhancing economic security.

Keywords: Quality of Life; Elderly; Tako Sub-district; Health Promotion; Economic Support